National Civic League: Helping Communities Since 1894

The National Civic League recognizes ten communities each year for outstanding civic accomplishments. To win, each community must demonstrate innovation, inclusiveness, civic engagement, and cross sector collaboration by describing successful efforts to address pressing local challenges.

Does your community have a clear vision of the future and a solid action plan and set of strategies for achieving important public goals? Contact the National Civic League to find out how your community can benefit by working with an NCL Community Services team.

Denver Mayor Hancock on the All-American City Award

Become an All-America City

The National Civic League invites you to apply for America’s oldest and most prestigious community recognition award. The All-America City Award recognizes exemplary grassroots community problem solving and is awarded to communities of all sizes that collaboratively tackle challenges and achieve results. Apply as a neighborhood, village, town, city, county or region.

All-America City BENEFITS:

Economic Stimulus: Award finalists and winners receive national attention, giving a boost to recruitment of industry, jobs and investments. The All-America City status has helped winners attract new and retain businesses that mean jobs and a stronger tax base. Winners have also seen an increase in tourism and grants.

Increased Civic Engagement: The All-America City Award has transformed participants and their communities. From the application to the competition, this program promotes hope and energizes people with a can-do spirit. All-America Cities are national models, inspiring others who face similar critical challenges.

Unique Award: More than 600 cities, towns, counties, neighborhoods and regions have won this prestigious award since 1949. It is given to the entire community! The application process itself presents a unique opportunity for communities to evaluate themselves and foster stronger community partnerships.